Asian Chao

12801 Sawgrass Blvd #861, Sunrise, FL 33323 · Permanent Food Service · License 1614959

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Grade A
Safety score 96 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (8 days ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 1 other violation

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -4
  • Safety score96

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Routine inspection

2 violations found
  1. First visitOct 30, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    2 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Tray of raw shell eggs stored above case of cream cheese in walk in cooler. Manager inverted during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Employee wearing dangling bracelets.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

D67Routine inspection7 violations, 2 high priority Administrative complaint
  1. First visitJul 21, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    7 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Container of raw shrimps stored above containers of sauces in walk in cooler. Manager inverted during inspection.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw chicken to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.

      Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic5

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Employee wearing wearing dangling bracelets. Removed during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Clean containers above Triple sink in kitchen. Removed during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 1 Dead roach on premises under freezer.

      Cleaned area during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area next to Walk in Cooler covered with standing water.

      Cleaned during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1